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Mike Lynch, a prominent British tech entrepreneur and billionaire, was confirmed dead after his yacht capsized off the coast of Italy on Monday, authorities reported.

British Tech Billionaire Mike Lynch Among Six Confirmed Dead in Italian Yacht Tragedy

Mike Lynch, a prominent British tech entrepreneur and billionaire, was confirmed dead after his yacht capsized off the coast of Italy on Monday, authorities reported. The 59-year-old was one of six people whose bodies have…

Fire Erupts at London's Historic Somerset House

Massive Fire Erupts at London’s Historic Somerset House, 100 Firefighters Deployed

A large fire broke out at Somerset House, one of London’s most iconic cultural landmarks, on Saturday, prompting a swift and large-scale response from the London Fire Brigade. The blaze, which erupted in the historic…

Earthquake Hits Sea of Okhotsk

Magnitude 6.3 Earthquake Hits Sea of Okhotsk; Recent Quakes Shake New Zealand and Tokyo

A 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck the Sea of Okhotsk on Saturday, August 10, as reported by the National Seismic Network of the UAE’s National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The tremor was recorded at 7:28 a.m.…

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Airbus is sending a team of specialists to New Delhi to assist Indian investigators examining an Air India flight that suddenly lost altitude during a journey from Phuket to the Indian capital, leaving 17 people injured. The Airbus A320 was carrying 137 passengers and eight crew members when it dropped about 300 feet, or 91 metres, on August 4. The aircraft later stabilised and landed safely in New Delhi. Airbus said it was providing technical assistance to the Indian authorities investigating the incident, which has been classified as a serious incident by India’s civil aviation ministry. “A team of specialists is being dispatched to assist with the investigation,” an Airbus spokesperson said. The company said it was actively supporting Air India and would provide further information as it becomes available. Air India said after the flight landed that the aircraft had experienced a sudden loss of altitude. The airline said it was cooperating fully with the investigation and had notified Airbus. India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau is leading the inquiry. Indian media have reported that the aircraft experienced several technical problems shortly before the sudden altitude loss, although neither Air India, Airbus nor Indian authorities have officially confirmed those reports. The investigation is also awaiting confirmatory results from a psychoactive substance screening test involving the flight’s captain. India’s aviation ministry said both pilots underwent standard screening after the aircraft landed. The test involving the pilot-in-command produced a result that required additional laboratory testing, with samples sent for analysis. Both pilots have been removed from flying duties while the investigation continues. Eight passengers and four cabin crew members were taken to hospitals after landing. The full extent of their injuries has not been publicly detailed. Air India has said it cannot comment on findings or observations connected to the ongoing investigation. The incident adds to a series of challenges facing the airline as it attempts to improve its operations following several major setbacks. Air India has also experienced disruptions linked to the conflict in the Middle East, which affected international flight operations. The carrier continues to face scrutiny following the crash of Air India Flight 171 in June 2025. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner crashed shortly after take-off from Ahmedabad while bound for London, killing 241 of the 242 people aboard and 19 people on the ground. The airline appointed former Ethiopian Airlines chief Tewolde Gebremariam as its new chief executive last week as it continues efforts to strengthen its operations. The latest investigation will now examine the circumstances surrounding the A320’s sudden loss of altitude, with Airbus specialists expected to provide technical support to Indian authorities.

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India Eyes Seamless Digital Payments for Travellers to UAE via UPI

Indian travellers visiting the United Arab Emirates may soon no longer need to carry cash, bank cards, or physical payment instruments, as efforts to expand the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) gain momentum across the Gulf…

Indians May Soon Travel to UAE Using Just a Passport, Thanks to UPI Expansion

Indian travellers visiting the United Arab Emirates (UAE) may soon be able to make payments and manage finances without the need for cash, cards, or other traditional payment methods, according to Satish Kumar Sivan, Consul…

Ain Dubai Reopens After Two-Year Hiatus, Draws Hundreds on First Day

The world’s tallest observation wheel, Ain Dubai, reopened to the public on Christmas Day following over two years of restoration and enhancement work. The attraction, located on Bluewaters Island, drew hundreds of visitors on the…